Presentation Schedule & Details 2019

 


8:45 am – 9:30 am ~ Keynote

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Conceptualizing Quality
Dr. Kelvin Thomson, University of Central Florida, Executive Director Center for Distributed Learning
Holmes Dining Commons


Sessions – General Presentation Tracks and Room Numbers

Brainstorming Discussions – Percival Hall 107 & Hammond 214- 30 minutes

Hands on Technology – Hammond Library Computer Lab – 40 minutes

Teaching and eLearning – Hammond S08 – 40 minutes

Teaching and eLearning – Percival Hall 106 – 40 minutes

Leadership and Panel Discussions – Percival Hall 108 – 40 minutes

Best Practices in Developing and Managing eLearning Programs – Percival Hall 105 – 40 minutes

Innovative Applications of Technology – Hammond G01 – 40 minutes

Academic and Administrative Support – Innovative Applications of Technology  – Hammond G19 – 40 minutes

COD Classroom 1 – Hammond G01B – 40 minutes

COD Classroom 2 – Hammond G level Ellis White – 40 minutes

COD Classroom 3 – Hammond 314 – 40 minutes

Vendor Presentation – Hammond G11 – 40 minutes

Vendor Presentation – Hammond G08 – 40 minutes


9:40 – 10:20am ~ Session 1


Brainstorming Discussions – No Presentation for Session 1

Hands on Technology – 40 minutespresentation icon
Create Video Content for Online Courses Easily
Lisa Clark, Westfield State University
Hammond Library Computer Lab

Teaching and eLearning – 40 minutes
Teaching Translation & Literature Online: Best Research-Based Practices
Diego Mansilla & Adelita Fauzetdinova, UMass Boston & Westfield State University
Hammond S08

Teaching and eLearning – 40 minutespresentation icon
Leverage the Best of Both Worlds with Blended Discussion
Steve Courchesne, Framingham State University
Percival Hall 106

Leadership and Panel Discussions – 40 minutes
Meaningful Classroom Observations for Online Courses
Kathleen Sweeney, Judith Hogan, and Matthew Olson, Middlesex Community College
Percival Hall 108

Best Practices in Developing & Managing eLearning Programs – 40 minutespresentation icon
More than Self-Paced: Employing Technology to Improve Completion Rates in Self-Paced Math Courses
Stella Fetah, Fitchburg State University
Percival Hall 105

Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutespresentation icon
Foundations in Writing for a Digital World
Ed Cuoco, Bunker Hill Community College
Hammond G01

Academic and Administrative Support – Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutespresentation icon
Online Course Accessibility Matters
Kevin Marafuga and Jairo Villalona, Westfield State University
Hammond G19

COD Classroom 1 – (2) – 40 minutes
Human Services Field Experience & Seminar (Hybrid)
Digital Media in the Classroom (Online)

Scott Nolan, Bristol Community College
Jeanne Carey Ingle, Bridgewater State University
Hammond G01B

COD Classroom 2 – (2) – 40 minutes
Introduction to Forensic Science (Online)
Statistics (Online)

Elizabeth Butin, Holyoke Community College
Aisha Arroyo, Middlesex Community College
Hammond G level Ellis White

COD Classroom 3 – (2) – 40 minutes
College Chemistry II (Hybrid)
Biology (Hybrid)

Beth Kelley, Middlesex Community College
Nikolaus Sucher, Roxbury Community College
Hammond 314

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutes
Engaging Learning Experiences for Online Computing Courses
Phillip Snalune, Codio Inc.
Hammond G11

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutespresentation icon
Teaching with 3D Anatomy Technology in an Easy and Affordable Way
Emily Genaway & Allie Hardy, Visible Body
Hammond G08


10:30 am – 11:10 am ~ Session 2


Brainstorming Discussions- 30 minutes 
Workforce Development
David Cedrone, Workforce Development
Percival Hall 107

Hands on Technology – 40 minutespresentation icon
Transparency & UX: A Student View
Gerol Petruzella, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Hammond Library Computer Lab

Teaching and eLearning – 40 minutes
Student Perceptions on Foreign Language eLearning
Alejandro Latinez, Bristol Community College
Hammond S08

Teaching and eLearning – 40 minutes
Step-by-Step to make your Online Courses “Open”
Danielle Leek, Peter Shea & J.M. Grenier, Bunker Hill Community College, Middlesex Community College & Fitchburg State University
Percival Hall 106

Leadership and Panel Discussions – 40 minutes
Preparing Distance Learners to Become Distance Earners
Maureen O’Gorman, CCRI
Percival Hall 108

Best Practices in Developing & Managing eLearning Programs – 40 minutespresentation icon
Competency-Based Versions of iTeach Faculty Training Course
Jody Carson, Rick Lizzotte, and Sue Tashjian, Northern Essex Community College
Percival Hall 105

Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutes
Content Delivery in Online Learning: Digital Documents
Laura Baker, Fitchburg State University
Hammond G01

Academic and Administrative Support – Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutes
Trouble Reading Prospective Online Students? Use a Webinar
Amber Deschenes & Marylyn Gainan, Fitchburg State University
Hammond G19

COD Classroom 1 – 40 minutes
Music Fundamentals (Online)
Mark Popeney, Bunker Hill Community College
Hammond G01B

COD Classroom 2 – (2) – 40 minutes
Early Childhood Programs (Hybrid)
Early Childhood Growth & Development (Online)

Tricia Kiefer, Holyoke Community College
Barbara Kotelnicki, Berkshire Community College
Hammond G level Ellis White

COD Classroom 3 – (2) – 40 minutes
Elementary Portuguese I (Online)
Ethical & Legal Issues for the School Counselor (Hybrid)

Fausta Boscacci, Framingham State University
April Megginson, Bridgewater State University
Hammond 314

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutespresentation icon
Online Tutoring Case Studies in Massachusetts
Sean Hurley, ThinkingStorm Online Tutoring
Hammond G11

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutespresentation icon
Online Exam Proctoring
Kristine Thayer, Examity
Hammond G08


11:20 am – 11:40 am ~ Vendor Area


Vendor Area / Hammond G Ground Floor
Don’t Forget to have the vendors sign your Prize Card!


11:50 am – 12:30 pm ~ Session 3


Brainstorming Discussions- 30 minutes
Brainstorm a Vision for Advanced Online Teaching & Professional Development
Andrew Hinote, Rachel Rebello & Gary Ackerman, UMass Dartmouth & Greenfield Community College
Percival Hall 107

Brainstorming Discussions- 30 minutes
Intellectual Property: Copyright & Fair Use
Wayne Whitfield, Fitchburg State University
Hammond 214

Hands on Technology – 40 minutes
If You Zoom it They Will Come
Thomas Schaefer, Cape Cod Community College 
Hammond Library Computer Lab

Teaching and eLearning
Teaching and eLearning – No presentation for session 3

Teaching and eLearning – 40 minutes
Tales from a First Time Online Instructor
Monica Strzempko, Springfield Technical Community College
Percival Hall 106

Leadership and Panel Discussions – 40 minutes
Institutional Participation in Massachusetts SARA – Q & A Panel
Alexander Nally, Massachusetts Department of Higher Ed SARA
Nicole Chelonis, Fitchburg State University
Lynn Zayac, Westfield State University
Percival Hall 108

Best Practices in Developing & Managing eLearning Programs – 40 minutes
Advising “Courses”: Using LMS Tools for Advising
Anne Goodwin, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Percival Hall 105

Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutes
Google Docs: Features for Virtual Class Collaboration
Allison Bunnell, Fitchburg State University
Hammond G01

Academic and Administrative Support – Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutes
Cybersecurity Courses? Let Them Eat Cake
Steven Frechette, Bristol Community College
Hammond G19

COD Classroom 1 – (2) – 40 minutes
Principles of Macroeconomics (Online)
Human Growth & Development (Online)

Rosario Basay, Bristol Community College
Maryann Schroder, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Hammond G01B

COD Classroom 2 – (2) – 40 minutes
Public Health Preparedness (Hybrid)
Elementary Statistics (Online)

Patricia Demers, Northern Essex Community College
Jesse Johnson, Westfield State University
Hammond G level Ellis White

COD Classroom 3 – (2) – 40 minutes
Racial & Ethnic Minorities (Hybrid)
Computer Graphics 2 (Hybrid)

Stacy Evans, Berkshire Community College
Barbara Keim, Westfield State University
Hammond 314

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutes
Audio-enhanced Tools for Inclusive Teaching & Learning
Paul Stisser, ReadSpeaker
Hammond G11

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutespresentation icon
Closing the Skills Gap with ePortfolios
Colleen Malloy, Portfolium
Hammond G08


12:40 pm – 1:40 pm ~ Afternoon Schedule


Lunch / Courses of Distinction and
Contributors of Distinction Awards Ceremony
Holmes Dining Commons


1:50 pm – 2:30 pm ~ Session 4


Brainstorming Discussions- 30 minutes
Digital Literacy for Online Learning
Danielle Leek, Bunker Hill Community College
Percival Hall 107

Brainstorming Discussions- 30 minutes
Maximizing Student Success in Online Learning Environment
Lara Akinyemi, Bristol Community College
Hammond 214

Hands on Technology – 40 minutes
Campus Information Security Threats
Sherry Horeanopoulos, Fitchburg State University 
Hammond Library Computer Lab

Teaching and eLearning
Teaching and eLearning – No presentation for session 4

Teaching and eLearning – 40 minutespresentation icon
Everybody’s Talking: Give Online Discussion a Chance
Mare Ambrose & Jesse Schreier, Massoit Community College
Percival Hall 106

Leadership and Panel Discussions – 40 minutespresentation icon
Continuing with eTutoring – We’re Still Here
Noreen McGinness & Matthew Olson, Middlesex Community College
Percival Hall 108

Best Practices in Developing & Managing eLearning Programs
Best Practices – No presentation for session 4

Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutespresentation icon
Streaming Student Video
Gordon Hall, Framingham State University
Hammond G01

Academic and Administrative Support – Innovative Applications of Technology – 40 minutes
Increasing Engagement with Online Discussion & Annotation
J.J. Sylvia IV & Viera Lorencová, Fitchburg State University
Hammond G19

COD Classroom 1
COD Classroom 1 – No presentation for session 4

COD Classroom 2
COD Classroom 2 – No presentation for session 4

COD Classroom 3
COD Classroom 3 – No presentation for session 4

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutes
Increasing Access Engagement & Learning with Universal Design
Jennifer Paloma Rafferty, Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
Hammond G11

Vendor Presentation – 40 minutespresentation icon
Blackboard Ultra & Accessibility
Kate McLoughlin & Mike Sielawa, Blackboard
Hammond G08


2:40 pm – 3:00 pm ~ Hammond Falcon Hub, Street Level 


Ice Cream Social

  • Drop off your vendor prize card at the Registration Desk to enter the raffle
  • Prize Raffle – You must be present to win!